Cardiorespiratory Training Flashcards
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According to NASM, Stage 1 cardiorespiratory training is characterized by exercise performed at which heart rate zone?
Answer: Zone 1 (65–75% HRmax)
Stage 1 cardiorespiratory training is performed in Zone 1 (65–75% HRmax), building an aerobic base for deconditioned individuals.
The Karvonen formula calculates target heart rate using:
Answer: Heart rate reserve and desired training intensity percentage
The Karvonen formula uses heart rate reserve (HRmax − HRrest) multiplied by the desired intensity percentage, then adds resting heart rate to find target HR.
NASM's Stage 3 cardiorespiratory training incorporates which type of interval protocol?
Answer: High-intensity interval training (HIIT) with Zone 3 bursts
Stage 3 introduces HIIT with high-intensity Zone 3 intervals interspersed with active recovery, maximizing cardiovascular adaptations for advanced clients.
What does the term 'EPOC' refer to in the context of cardiorespiratory exercise?
Answer: Excess post-exercise oxygen consumption
EPOC is the elevated oxygen consumption that continues after exercise to restore the body to its pre-exercise state, burning additional calories post-workout.
Which NASM cardiorespiratory stage is most appropriate for a client who is sedentary and has never exercised consistently?
Answer: Stage 1
Stage 1 builds aerobic base at low intensities and is specifically designed for deconditioned or sedentary individuals starting a cardiorespiratory program.
The estimated maximum heart rate formula most commonly used is:
Answer: 220 minus age
The most widely used formula for estimating maximum heart rate is 220 minus the client's age, providing a simple starting point for heart rate zone calculations.